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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.09, 494.25 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.09, 494.25 and 210.82 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.09 : 494.25 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.09/494.25 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.09x = 494.25 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.09x = 104,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,197.26/358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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